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Fears South Dunedin library project will face cuts

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Fears South Dunedin library project will face cuts

Reassurance has been sought the delayed South Dunedin library project will have a revised budget rather than a cost-cutting redesign.

Crash closes lane of Southern Motorway

Southbound traffic on the Southern Motorway was down to one lane after a car drove into the barrier, police say.

Thick fog hits flights at airport

A view over the fog over the Taieri this morning from Traquair Station. Photo: Colin Brown

Thick fog hits flights at airport

Thick fog affected a number of flights in and out of Dunedin Airport this morning.

Unexplained death at home of 'quiet and normal family'

Police work at the scene of an unexplained death at a house on the corner of Mull and Birsa Sts,...

Unexplained death at home of 'quiet and normal family'

The Palmerston house where an unexplained death occurred at the weekend is occupied by a "quiet and normal family" with four children, a neighbour says.

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Laws criticises ORC for not being transparent

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Laws criticises ORC for not being transparent

An Otago regional councillor has accused the council of acting illegally by not conducting its business in an open, transparent and democratically accountable manner.

Bosses to blame, say Otago University staff

Acting vice-chancellor Prof Helen Nicholson. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Bosses to blame, say Otago University staff

Frustrated University of Otago staff are pointing the finger at the organisation’s management for a financial crisis expected to lead to hundreds of job losses.

Otago Uni woes: Asset sales also on cards

The Otago University Students' Association has disaffiliated with the Elohim Bible Academy. Photo...

Otago Uni woes: Asset sales also on cards

After student enrolments failed to meet predicted numbers, Otago University is investigating ways to save money, including hundreds of expected job losses, fewer offerings at the university, and asset sales.

$60m hole at uni, hundreds of jobs set to go

Hundreds of jobs are expected to go at the University of Otago as the institution says "salary savings" will need to be a major part of dealing with a $60 million hole in this year’s budget.

$60m hole at uni, hundreds of jobs set to go

Hundreds of jobs are expected to go at the University of Otago as the institution says "salary savings" will need to be a major part of dealing with a $60 million hole in this year’s budget.

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Project Kea not helped by waste strategy

The consent at Green Island runs out next year and construction of Smooth Hill, if granted...

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Project Kea not helped by waste strategy

Waste-to-energy plants are near the bottom of a priority list in New Zealand's new waste strategy, but landfills sit at the bottom of the pile.

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HQ move an opportunity to improve: ORC

Richard Saunders will become ORC's chief executive on June 1. Photo: supplied

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HQ move an opportunity to improve: ORC

No organisation-wide review of the ORC is planned, but when the council moves into new Dunedin city-centre headquarters there is an opportunity to ensure they work "efficiently and effectively", the incoming chief executive says.

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DCC puts $5m into tip plan

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DCC puts $5m into tip plan

The Dunedin City Council has spent more than $5 million making plans for a new landfill at Smooth Hill, south of the city.

MPI defends $2.76m cost of Otago wallaby control

Fewer wallabies means more feed for farmers' stock in South Canterbury. Photo: Allied Press Files

MPI defends $2.76m cost of Otago wallaby control

On a per wallaby basis, it has cost more than $150,000 for each of the pest animals killed in Otago over the past couple of years, the Taxpayers’ Union says.

Penguins suffering amid a ‘major threatening event’

A crew of five yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) nearing the end of their treatment walk through the...

Penguins suffering amid a ‘major threatening event’

Worrying numbers of NZ's mainland population of yellow-eyed penguins have required human intervention to stay alive during a catastrophic moulting season for the endangered birds under way.

St Clair apartment and retail complex under way

A new apartment and retail development at the St Clair Esplanade is under way at a long-vacant...

St Clair apartment and retail complex under way

A three-storey apartment and retail complex near St Clair Beach should add to the "vibe" of the area, the developer says.

Prelude to national ploughing champs

Sean Leslie and Casey Tilson work a plough behind their Clydesdale team near Palmerston....

Prelude to national ploughing champs

"The straighter you plough, the easier it’s going to be."

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$10m reversal of cuts welcomed

Health Minister Ayesha Verrall (centre) is joined by Dunedin Labour MPs (from left) Ingrid Leary,...

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$10m reversal of cuts welcomed

A $10 million reversal of cuts to the new Dunedin hospital has been welcomed in the city as a "significant step forward".

Govt reverses $10m in hospital cuts

Dr Ayesha Verrall made the announcements during a visit to Dunedin Hospital today. Photo: Craig...

Govt reverses $10m in hospital cuts

The Government has today announced it is reversing $10 million of cuts to the new Dunedin Hospital.

Government reverses $10m in hospital cuts

The Government is reversing $10 million of cuts to the new Dunedin hospital and Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has ruled out further "substantial re-designs", saying it's time to get on with the build.

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Security fencing reduces parking

Perpendicular parking like this will soon no longer be available to motorists in Fryatt St,...

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Security fencing reduces parking

A more than $1 million project to shore up Port Otago security at the company’s Dunedin wharves is under way.

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